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PEI CF Ultem 1010 Pellets

Nanovia

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Advanced carbon fibre material used for high mechanical strength and flame retardant parts.

PEI CF is considered an advanced engineering thermoplastic containing ether linkages and imide groups in its polymer chain, blended with carbon fibre. The carbon fibre is a pseudo-amorphous material that gives PEI a lower melting point, slower crystallisation and keeps the crystallisation temperature high. This bonding also enhances structural stability, improving mechanical and printing properties. This is why PEI CF has earned a place among the two most powerful and easy-to-use materials in FDM/FFF 3D printing. Furthermore, this material competes on a general level with the most commonly used thermoplastics in the engineering industry (polysulphones, polyphenylene sulphides and polyketones).

The PEI CF Ultem 1010 pellets bt Nanovia have all the qualities that an advanced material requires. The thermal resistance is one of the highest in the market, having a Vicat softening temperature (A50) of over 215ºC and a maximum constant working temperature at a pressure of 0.45MPa of over 200ºC. The main advantage, with respect to other materials, is that at these temperatures the mechanical properties hardly vary. This is because its high dimensional stability, enhanced by the carbon fibre, maintains the structural shape even at higher temperatures, something unthinkable with most existing materials in FDM/FFF 3D printing. These qualities are used to make short cycle injection moulding tools, carbon fibre laminating tools and other types of moulds that are subjected to high pressure and temperature values (Autoclave). Within this type of high-strength moulds are those used for the vulcanisation process of plastics, such as rubber. Thanks to PEI CF Ultem 1010, moulds can be made more quickly, easily and cheaply than current steel moulds.

Another remarkable quality is the chemical resistance of this material to a large list of fluids: halogen hydrocarbons (benzene), automotive fluids (coolant), alcohol and aqueous solutions (sea water). This quality, together with its low density (1.26 g/cm3) and the fact that it is a flame retardant material, makes PEI CF Ultem 1010 a very common material for making final parts of engine parts in the aeronautical and automotive field through which liquids, oils and gases pass.

Application in combustion engines with PEI CF Ultem 1010

Image 1: Application in combustion engines with PEI CF Ultem 1010. Source: Nanovia

When manufacturing engineering parts, it is very important that they do not interfere with or cause shunts of electrical currents. PEI with carbon fibre has a high dielectric stability (resistance of an electrically insulating material to become conductive) and can be used to manufacture insulating parts for electronic circuits or housings for electrical sockets. In particular, the application of this material in electronic circuits is ideal to ensure operation, as PEI CF Ultem 1010 is a material with a high heat and frequency dissipation capacity. In terms of mechanical properties, PEI CF Ultem 1010 stands out for its high strength values in all areas. 

PEI CF Ultem 1010 pellets do not incorporate recycled or reclaimed material. Thanks to these qualities, PEI CF Ultem 1010 pellets are perfect for 3D printing, achieving high print quality. There are several methods for using pellets in 3D printing:

  • PEI CF Ultem 1010 pellets can be used in the manufacture of filament for FDM 3D printers using Filastruder or any other filament extruder.
  • It is possible to use a pellet extruder for 3D printing directly.

With the combination of PEI CF Ultem 1010 pellets and a good filament extruder such as Filastruder, it is possible to obtain 3D printing filament with qualities similar to those of a commercial PEI CF Ultem 1010 filament such as Nanovia's PEI CF Ultem 1010 filament

When using PEI CF Ultem 1010 Pellets to make filament with a filament extruder such as Filastruder or using a pellet extruder for direct 3D printing, it should be noted that the extrusion temperature must be regulated in relation to the extrusion speed used. For optimal results, it is recommended to read the product's usage tips.

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The use of PEI CF Ultem 1010 requires a high level of experience in the 3D printing industry and a pellet extruder or a qualified 3D printer, as an extrusion temperature of 390°C is required. In the case of 3D printers, it also requires a base temperature of 120 ºC and a chamber temperature of up to 80 ºC, so it is recommended to use industrial 3D printers that meet all requirements.

Post-processing:

During the printing of the desired parts with PEI CF Ultem 1010, internal stresses are generated, just as in any type of plastic, which can be transformed into unwanted breakages or deformations. Eliminating these stresses is very simple and only requires a hot air oven and the following 5 steps:

  1. Place the parts in the oven at room temperature (20ºC).
  2. Heat the oven at 150ºC for 1 hour.
  3. After 1 hour, raise the temperature to 200ºC and leave for another hour.
  4. Lower the temperature again to 150ºC for 30 minutes.
  5. After 30 minutes, turn off the oven and allow the pieces to cool to room temperature inside the oven.


This process must be carried out by qualified personnel.

General information
Material PEI CF Ultem 1010
Manufacturer Nanovia
Format 1 Kg bag
10 kg bag
Density 1.26 g/cm3
Colour Black
Mechanical properties
Izod impact resistance  -
Charpy impact resistance  -
Ultimate breaking strength -
Maximal deformation at break -
Tensile strength  -
Tensile modulus -
Bending strength  -
Bending modulus  -
Surface hardness -
Thermal properties
Processing temperature 390 ºC
Glass transition temperature -
Melting temperature -
MFR Ratio -
Surface resistivity -
Flammability (UL 94 @1.5 mm) V0 Class 
Additional information
HS Code 3901.1


* The typical values listed in this table should be considered as a reference. We advise you to confirm the final results and properties with your own tests. For further information please refer to the product data sheet.

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